THREE visually impaired ex-servicemen stopped off in Flintshire during a 327-mile journey to promote the work of a national charity.

Billy Black and Charlie Eastwood have walked from Brighton to Llandudno, where a new £12m St Dunstan’s rehabilitation and training centre opened on Monday.

And the pair were joined by Chris Lee – who also receives support from the charity – for part of the walk, which he helped to plan.

St Dunstan’s provides lifelong support for blind and visually impaired ex-servicemen and women and their families.

The walkers set off from Brighton on September 5 and visited the charity’s Sheffield centre eight days later before continuing to Llandudno to celebrate the opening of the first St Dunstan’s centre in North Wales.

Billy told the Chronicle: “I came up with the idea of the centre-to-centre march. We wanted a challenge that had not yet been done.

“I want to raise the profile of St Dunstan’s so I can give something back to them for all the help and support they have given me.”

Chris added: “When Billy told me about the challenge and asked me to get involved I immediately said yes.

“I want to give something back to St Dunstan’s for everything they have done for me.

“They have given me the belief that nothing is impossible – and this challenge will confirm that.”